OT..Mardi Gras, Locate NOLA Person-Sammy

Hi,

OT...Locate person working in New Orleans: I may go for my 2nd visit to New Orleans, La (NOLA) for Mardi Gras & maybe some volunteering-they still need alot of help.

First time I was a volunteer (unofficial Red Cross, construction, animal rescue, military/police & concerned citizen) and shared a tent at a grassroots animal rescue group in a Winn-Dixie parking lot in Orleans Parish. I am trying to re-locate tentmate, born in NOLA, who moved back to NOLA right after Katrina & has been working construction/clean-up. His cell phone # is no longer current. I want to tell him I my come to NOLA and I was always welcomed to stay at whatever house he was renovating, post-katrina (PK). I told him the same last year but never made it. I also owe him some photos of our volunteer efforts. He did not have a camera then.

So, I have his first & last name, Sam aka Sammy. He first was working doing street cleanup in Orleans parish. Know he has stayed at one or more disaster houses trading rent for rehabbing. He was a great Pitt/Rott animal rescuer. Kind, honest, gentle, small but brave....Sammy, I mean, but most of the dogs were too once they learned we were their friends and had food. :)

Alternate lodging: If I can't find him or if no lodging w/ him then I need to reserve a room. I can't stay at last location (WD parking lot) cause I heard they just reopened last month. :) I would also enjoy giving a few days doing volunteer rehabbing for some organization, residential or other.

Any suggestions? I know there are a few NOLA's as Curbly members. Also, I never got a chance to have one of those fancy french pastries they are famous for and want one! :)

Thank you for any suggestions. Maybe I can simply call a city government office?

Here's the only pic I have of Sammy, on left after rescuing a banged up pitt. Quality is poor cause I downloaded it from another photo website & I can't find original cd yet. Plus, they were taken w/ disposable camera cause I did not want to take & lose digital camera in a disaster area.

Probably not very helpful, huh? Orange blob on left is Sammy.

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ceststeph

January 28, 2007

sparkie - I would need a little more information about your friend. you can always try calling information - as bellsouth has tried very hard to keep telephone listings current and accurate. there was a very large article in the times-picayune today on "voluntourism" - folks like you who want to come down to new orleans post-k and see the sights, have some fun, and also help rebuild. considering we were not mentioned by our president in the state of the union address - it is really important that we have people who want to be involved in the rebuilding efforts. believe me - there is an enormous amount of work to be done. you can find the article on nola.com. craigslist - new orleans also has listing for volunteer efforts. habitat for humanity is also a good place. the recovery school district is accepting volunteers to help paint schools, etc. the library association still needs help sorting all of the books and trying to restock the flooded libraries throughout orleans parish. think of a task you'd like to do - and you will most likely have the opportunity to do it. i know of some guesthouses, but nothing is going to be available during mardi gras... it's only a few weeks away. best of luck finding your friend.